construction for the 'porsgrunn maritime museum and science center' in norway by copenhagen and berlin-based

practice COBE architects and danish firm transform has just begun. dedicated to the history of shipping which led to the

development of the encompassing industrial region, the structure overlooks a river which was also used for the process.

showing sensitivity to the quaint scale of the existing buildings, the square footprint is subdivided into nine volumes.

a series of pitched roofs oriented in diverse directions and heights cap each of the units. an aluminum facade wraps

the exterior to define the angles while responding to the continuously changing light and color conditions of the sky and water.

view of the museum and promenade overlooking the river

a promenade guides visitors to the interior's public functions which are arranged on the ground floor. a central stair leads away from the multifunctional space and into the enclosed exhibitions of the first level. the ceilings range in height to createclearly defined exhibits on smaller or larger collections but is flexible to unite the area showing the full extents of the white box.